Discerning Between Substance Use, Misuse, and Substance Use Disorders, to Provide Appropriate Care & Support

Prevention services are key to identifying and addressing risky levels of substance use to offer the appropriate level of support. The spectrum of effective prevention strategies helps to identify and address different levels of substance use and the negative health effects that tend to result from risky behaviors. This interactive learning event, hosted by the Northeast & Caribbean Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network, will inform on varying degrees of substance use and substance use terms, effects on health, and importance of transparency in language.

Credits:
This training has been approved for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency.